Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Cranberry Orange Cake, a moist and vibrant dessert that perfectly balances tart cranberries with zesty orange notes. This cake is not only visually stunning with its colorful layers and creamy frosting but also incredibly versatile—ideal for holiday celebrations, birthdays, or a sweet treat at home. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can create an impressive centerpiece that will have guests coming back for seconds. The rich orange cream cheese frosting adds a luscious finish to this already delightful cake, making it a must-try for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup orange juice
- 3 tablespoons orange zest
- 3 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup sliced cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease three 8×2 inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, combine sour cream, orange juice, zest, vanilla extract, and orange extract; set aside.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time.
- Alternate adding dry and wet mixtures to the butter mixture until just combined; fold in cranberries.
- Divide batter among pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before removing from pans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg